Russia’s war on Ukraine has been on full display for three years now, and its pattern of aggression towards its neighbors has only increased with an uptick in gray zone aggression.Read more...

Russia’s war on Ukraine has been on full display for three years now, and its pattern of aggression towards its neighbors has only increased with an uptick in gray zone aggression.Read more...
Despite being so cold, the Arctic is no stranger to military conflict, holding major strategic value and serving as a passageway to both the Atlantic and Pacific. But is the Arctic destined to be the most likely flashpoint for a nuclear war? Read more...
Third-party litigation financing (TPLF) allows outside investors to fund another party’s lawsuit. While TPLF can broaden access to legal recourse, it raises concerns that U.S. adversaries and competitors could be using it to steal intellectual property (IP), obtain confidential business or industry information, and harass U.S. businesses.Read more...
On April 24, ASP published a white paper titled "Ready the Reserve: Obesity’s Impacts on National Guard and Reserve Readiness." Read recent news coverage of the report and its findings.Read more...
During a period of rising global tensions and increasing operational demands on the U.S. military, high rates of obesity in the National Guard and reserves threaten reserve component recruitment, retention, and readiness. Read more...
The Trump administration has focused on rare earth elements due to global dependence on China's supply, but should prioritize building relationships with other countries known to possess significant mineral deposits. Read more...
With tensions and mistrust between the United States and other NATO members at an all-time high, leaders across the world are scrambling to develop security strategies that do not depend on the United States, including at the nuclear level.Read more...
As the second Trump Administration moves to assert greater control over independent regulatory agencies , its changes have drawn concerns about the future of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a key component in the U.S.-EU Data Privacy Framework (DPF).Read more...
In his second inaugural address, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed, “America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world.” While this may be the president’s stated intent, the actions thus far undertaken in pursuit of this goal are completely counterproductive.Read more...
As geopolitical Arctic competition intensifies amid climate change, rising commercial and military activity highlights the urgent need for a NATO Arctic defense strategy.Read more...